Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clifford Johnson School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clifford Johnson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Clifford Johnson School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clifford Johnson School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifford Johnson School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1108 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
54%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
31%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifford Johnson School's ranking?
Clifford Johnson School is ranked #1108 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Clifford Johnson School often compared to?
Clifford Johnson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bower Elementary School, Grace Mcwayne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Clifford Johnson School?
462 students attend Clifford Johnson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Clifford Johnson School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifford Johnson School?
Clifford Johnson School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clifford Johnson School offer ?
Clifford Johnson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clifford Johnson School part of?
Clifford Johnson School is part of CUSD 200 School District.
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